“Dear DDF”
First, allow me to welcome you into Botswana’s ongoing story. You’ve been born into a nation where the sparkle of diamonds has long been the backbone of our economy. For decades, the glimmer of our mineral wealth has caught the attention of the world, guiding Botswana from the periphery of poverty to an upper-middle-income country. Yet, as you arrive, the people of Botswana look to you with hopes that shine even brighter than the jewels unearthed from our soil by your donor – De Beers Mining Group.
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